Three years ago, Julie Houser fled from Wichita, Kansas ? and left her husband-to-be practically standing at the altar. Julie couldn't face the vast disparity between her own middle-class background and his family's wealth, not to mention his mother's disapproval. But she never got over Daniel, and [...]
Savannah Weston lives quietly on the family ranch with her brother, Grady. Until she encounters a stranger named Laredo Smith, a disenchanted cowboy who just might change her life ? in the best possible way[...]
Caroline Lomax is on jury duty and, by sheer coincidence, so is Ted Thomasson. She?d known him when she was twelve and he was fifteen. Back then, she thought he was obnoxious ? and she hasn't changed her mind. But other things have changed. Ted's become very attractive, for one. And he certainly kno[...]
Her grandfather wants her to come home, and Molly thinks she just might. His ranch will be a good place for her sons to grow up, a place to escape big-city influences. Then she learns?from a stranger named Sam Dakota?that her grandfather is ill. Possibly dying. Molly packs up the kids without a seco[...]
The people of Cedar Cove know how to celebrate Christmas. Like Grace and Olivia and everyone else, Beth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one of her best. Her small Christmas-tree farm is prospering, her daughters and her dogs are happy and well, and her new relationship with local vet Ted Reyn[...]
There's a new shop on Seattle's Blossom Street - a flower store called Susannah's Garden, right next door to A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, the owner, has just hired a young widow named Colette Blake. A couple of months earlier, Colette had abruptly quit her previous job - after a brief affair with h[...]
In the middle of the year, in the middle of her life, Bethanne Hamlin takes a road trip with her daughter, Annie, and her former mother-in-law, Ruth. They?re driving to Florida for Ruth's 50th high-school reunion. A longtime widow, Ruth would like to reconnect with Royce, the love of her teenage lif[...]
Anne Marie Roche wants to find happiness again. At thirty-eight, her life's not what she?d expected ? she's childless, a recent widow, alone. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle's Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, there's a feeling of emptiness. On Valentine's Day, Anne Marie a[...]
Dear Listener, You don't know me yet, but in a few hours that's going to change. You see, I?m inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove because I want you to meet my family, friends and neighbors. Come and hear their stories ? maybe even their secrets I have to admit that my own secrets are[...]
Dear Listener, If you?ve been to Cedar Cove before, we?ve probably met. You can usually find me either at home or at the public library, where I work. I?ve lived in this town all my life and raised two daughters here. But my husband and I ? well, about six months ago he disappeared. Just...disappear[...]
It was the year that changed everything. When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, she said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake?and never saw him again. She never saw her brother again, either. Doug died in a car accident that same year. Now, at fifty, she finds herself regretting the paths not taken. Long m[...]
Welcome to the town of Promise, deep in the heart of Texas Promise, a ranching community in the Hill Country, has a mysterious past. Yet it's the kind of place that represents the strength of small-town and rural America. Because Promise is built on family and friendship. Hard work and endurance. L[...]
Welcome to the town of Promise, deep in the heart of Texas Promise, a ranching community in the Hill Country, has a mysterious past. Yet it's the kind of place that represents the strength of small-town and rural America. Because Promise is built on family and friendship. Hard work and endurance. L[...]
Olivia Lockhart 16 Lighthouse Road Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Listener, You don't know me yet, but in a few hours that's going to change. You see, I'm inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove because I want you to meet my family, friends, and neighbors. Come and hear their stories - maybe [...]
Peggy Beldon Thyme and Tide B and B 44 Cranberry Point Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Listener, I love living in Cedar Cove, but things haven't been the same since a man died in our B and B. Turns out his name was Max Russell, and Bob had known him briefly in Vietnam. We still don't have any idea why h[...]
Corrie McAfee 50 Harbor Street Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Listener, Considering that I'm married to Cedar Cove's private investigator, you might think I enjoy mysteries. But I don't - especially when they involve us Roy and I have been receiving anonymous postcards and messages asking if we "regre[...]
Olivia Lockhart-Griffin Cedar Cove, Washington I'm pretty shocked by something I've just heard. Emily Flemming is afraid that her husband, Dave, might be having an affair. She apparently found an earring in his pocket?and it wasn't hers. And she says he's been coming home late and acting secretive. [...]
1022 Evergreen Place, Unit B, Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Listener, Guess what? I?m falling in love With Mack McAfee. My baby daughter, Noelle, and I have been living next door to Mack since the spring. I?m still a little wary about our relationship, because I haven't always made good decisions whe[...]
1105 Yakima Street, Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Reader, You?ve probably heard that my wife has left me. Rachel's pregnant, and she says she can't handle the stress in our household anymore. My thirteen-year-old daughter, Jolene, is jealous of her. Maybe it's my fault. As a widower I spoiled her ? Jo[...]
Shelly Griffin of San Francisco is on her way to Seattle for the holidays, to visit her dad. When her plane is rerouted to Portland due to weather, she's stuck sharing the last available rental car with Slade Garner. She's not immediately convinced she likes him but she sure is attracted to him How[...]
Hannah's List
On the anniversary of his beloved wife's death, Dr. Michael Everett receives a letter Hannah had written him. In it she reminds him of her love and makes one final request. An impossible request--I want you to marry again. She tells him he shouldn't spend the years he has left griev[...]
Olivia Lockhart-GriffinCedar Cove, WashingtonDear Listener, Do you remember Teri Miller? She works at Get Nailed, the beauty salon here in town. Well, Teri got married a little while ago?to Bobby Polgar, the famous chess champion. They've moved into a beautiful house, 74 Seaside Avenue, which has a [...]
Olivia Lockhart-Griffin Cedar Cove, WashingtonDear Listener, As you may have heard, we've recently had quite a shock. My daughter, Justine, and her husband, Seth, lost their business, The Lighthouse restaurant?to arson. The investigation continues. The prime suspect is a young ex-employee named Anso[...]
Molly Larabee left her husband, Jordan, after a tragedy destroyed her faith in their marriage. She began a new life as a foreign aid volunteer. But now, four years later, her safety is in jeopardy and Jordan comes to her rescue. She discovers that her feelings for him have never died, and they share[...]